Colorado legal term
Missing person in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Missing person” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Missing person” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Missing person" means a person whose whereabouts are unknown and whose safety or welfare is the subject of concern. (C.R.S. § 16-2.7-101)
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